But the iMac and Mac Pro received nary a mention, dashing hopes of an across-the-board Mac refresh.

The iMac hasn't been updated at all, and the Mac Pro has received a very minor performance bump thanks to some new processors and a tad more memory. It's the first update since 2010, but there's no sign of Thunderbolt -- Apple's high-speed port would have seemed a natural fit for the gigantic professional-focused machine.

Apple's neglect of its high-end kit rightly has enthusiasts wondering if Apple is planning on sneakily discontinuing these monolithic Macs. This tip would suggest Apple hasn't entirely forgotten about the iMac and Mac Pro, but another year is a long time to wait.

While there's no way of knowing if it's genuine, one MacRumours reader reports receiving an email from Apple boss Tim Cook that says, "Our pro customers are really important to us... don't worry as we're working on something really great for later next year."

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